Differin, Daily Deep Cleanser, Sensitive Skin, 4 fl oz (118 ml)

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1 evidence-backed active · Benzoyl Peroxide
Free from · fragrance, sulfate surfactants, drying alcohols, parabens and silicones by the decoded label

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A cleanser by Differin. The label lists 7 ingredients, led by Benzoyl Peroxide. View details

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Water
INCI name
Water
As printed on the label
Water
Korean name
물, 미네랄워터, 빙하수, 정제수, 탄산수
Recorded CosIng functions
antiplaque — is listed in CosIng as an antiplaque agent (oral care)
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Water — Cosmetics Info · industry ingredient reference
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) Guidelines/Inspection Checklist for Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Microbiological Safety and Cosmetics — U.S. FDA · regulatory guidance
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Benzoyl Peroxide
INCI name
Benzoyl Peroxide
As printed on the label
Benzoyl Peroxide
Recorded CosIng functions
oxidising — drives an oxidation reaction (common in hair colour/developer)
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Benzoyl peroxide (CID 7187) · reference
A Review of the Safety and Efficacy of Benzoyl Peroxide in the Management of Acne Vulgaris (J Clin Aesthet Dermatol, PMC, 2010) · clinical review
Topical Acne Treatments - MotherToBaby Fact Sheets (NCBI Bookshelf) · regulatory
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Carbomer
INCI name
Carbomer
As printed on the label
Carbomer
Korean name
카보머
Recorded CosIng functions
emulsion stabilising — keeps an oil-water mixture from separating over time
gel forming — thickens a liquid into a gel texture
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Carbomers-934, -910, -934P, -940, -941, and -962 · peer-reviewed safety assessment
CIR Report Data Sheet: Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics · expert safety assessment
Carbomer — PubChem Compound Summary · government scientific reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Glycerin
INCI name
Glycerin
As printed on the label
Glycerin
Korean name
글리세린
Recorded CosIng functions
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
hair conditioning — leaves hair feeling smoother and easier to manage
humectant — draws moisture into the skin
oral care — is listed in CosIng as an oral-care agent (mouth or teeth products)
perfuming — adds scent
skin conditioning — leaves skin feeling smoother or better cared for
skin protecting — is listed in CosIng as a skin-protecting agent
solvent — dissolves other ingredients so they blend into the formula
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
0/5 · Fulton 1989 (J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 40:321); Kligman & Mills 1972; acne.org compiled tables · ingredient-level published ratingAn older, contested scale — not a prediction of breakouts.
Sources
Glycerin — COSMILE Europe · European cosmetic ingredient database
Is endogenous glycerol a determinant of stratum corneum hydration in humans? - Fluhr et al., Br J Dermatol 2005 (PubMed) · clinical study
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions - Fluhr, Darlenski & Surber, Br J Dermatol 2008 · clinical review
Glycerol - WHO Model List of Essential Medicines (eEML) · regulatory reference
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Lauryl Methacrylate
INCI name
Lauryl Methacrylate
As printed on the label
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Korean name
라우릴메타크릴레이트
Recorded CosIng functions
viscosity controlling — adjusts how thick or thin the product feels
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
limited (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
EU CosIng Ingredients and Fragrance Inventory snapshot (2020-12-30; ref 34966) · official catalog snapshot
European Commission: Cosmetic ingredient database and its evidence boundary · official database guidance
Record reviewed
cosing-catalog-baseline · 2020-12-30
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Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
INCI name
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
As printed on the label
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Recorded CosIng functions
cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
foaming — helps the product lather
surfactant - cleansing — helps remove dirt and oil
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
moderate (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Sodium alpha-Olefin Sulfonates · peer-reviewed Cosmetic Ingredient Review re-review
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate · US National Library of Medicine chemical and safety record
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Sodium Hydroxide
INCI name
Sodium Hydroxide
As printed on the label
Sodium Hydroxide
Korean name
소듐하이드록사이드
Recorded CosIng functions
buffering — keeps a formula's pH steady
denaturant — makes alcohol undrinkable without changing its cosmetic use
Legacy overall grade — not claim-specific
strong (unreviewed legacy record)
Breakout context
Not yet reviewed
Sources
Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Final Safety Assessment of Inorganic Hydroxides as Used in Cosmetics · safety assessment
COSMILE Europe: Sodium Hydroxide—buffering function and EU regulatory status · cosmetic ingredient database
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on Cosmetic Products · regulation
Record reviewed
researched · 2026-07-31
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Where this label came from. 7 of 7 label tokens linked to a known ingredient; parse status ok. Recovered from incidecoder:incidecoder.com at medium confidence on 2026-07-09.

Safety & cautions

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